Oakland Finally Getting Some Rain!
Current Events in Oakland and the Bay Area
We have been warned several times during the year that the Bay Area hasn't been getting enough rain and snow to fill our reservoirs past the 3/4 level. There has been talk that some parts of northern California would be put under water rationing ordinances to conserve water, unless our reservoir levels rise.
Luckily, the past couple of weeks have brought a series of storms, and the forecast is that we will be getting rain for most of the week. Two to three inches of rain and several feet of snowfall will help a lot, because we rely heavily on the melting snow pack to fill the reservoirs when they melt. It's easy to take water for granted, but every now and then we are reminded of how our water supply is not "guaranteed". Over the coming years, we will most likely see more conservation efforts promoted, especially with our rapidly expanding population.
Date: Saturday, December, 22nd 2007 @ 04:30:17 PMViews: 172
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